Vizio RP56 - Manual

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 3 Package Contents V, Inc Rear Projection DLP TV. Power cord. Universal Remote control with two AA batteries. PIP Remote Control with two AAA batteries. This User Guide.

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 4 Front Panel Controls Lamp Status LED Displays the status of the lamp of your DLP TV. Power LED Lights green when powered on. Power Switch the TV on by pressing the button once. To turn off the TV press the button twice; the first time the button is pressed a message wi...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 5 Rear Panel Connections AC Input Socket Connect one end of the power cord here and connect the other end of the power cord to a wall socket. S-Video Connectors Connect to a VCR, DVD player, satellite or cable box. Audio Out Connectors Connect to an AV or Home Theater re...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 6 Side Connections Looking at the front of the DLP, there is a door on the lower left side near the front. Gently press on this door near the front and it will swing open revealing the input connections that are accessible from the front. To close again, gently push the ...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 7 Universal Remote Control The Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be used to control up to eight different components. For ease of use with minimal room lighting the Remote Control has a back light that illuminates all of the buttons when any but...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 8 WIDE Cycle through standard and widescreen viewing modes or access a programming guide such as the one that comes with a satellite dish setup. GUIDE does not work in TV mode. EXIT Exit the OSD, component or guide menus. ▲ , ▼ , ◄ , ► Use these buttons to navigate the O...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 10 PIP Remote Control SOURCE Selects the input source for the PIP window. SCAN Turn on or off PIP Scan when in the multi-PIP mode. When turned on, PIP Scan displays a TV channel for approximately four seconds and then automatically changes to the next TV channel. PIP Tur...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 11 Universal Remote Control Battery Installation and Replacement When inserting the batteries, make sure they are installed in the correct polarity. Press latch and lift the cover off. Align the batteries for the correct polarity (+ / -) shown in the case. Replace the co...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 12 2 Connecting Components Power Connection Connect the power cord to the AC Input at the rear of the DLP TV and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. Which Video Connection should I use? The DLP TV has five different ways to connect your video equipment from ...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 13 Connecting your DVD Player Using Digital Video DVD players that have a digital interface compliant with the DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standard, such as the Bravo Multimedia Player from V, Inc, should be connected to the DVI input of the DLP TV. Note: 1. Use TMDS ...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 14 Using Component Video 1. Turn off the power to the DLP TV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Pr or Cr (red color) connector on the rear of your DVD player to the Pr/Cr (red color) connector in the COMP 1 IN group on the rear of your DLP TV. 3. Connect the Pb or Cb (blue c...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 16 Using Composite Video 1. Turn off the power to the DLP TV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the rear of your DVD player to the Video (yellow color) connector in the AV 2 IN group on the rear of your DLP TV. 3. Connect the R (red color) a...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 17 Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box Using Digital Video HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a digital interface compliant with the DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standard can be connected to the DVI input of the DLP TV. Note: 3. Use TMDS signals conforming to DVI standards. The...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 19 Using RGB Video 1. Turn off the power to the DLP TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB cable to the RGB output of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the RGB input in the rear of your DLP TV. 3. Connect the Audio Out (Left + Right) on your HDTV...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 20 Connecting your VCR or Video Camera Using S-Video 1. Turn off the power to the DLP TV and VCR or video camera. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on your VCR or video camera to the S-Video jack in the AV 1 IN group on the rear of your DLP TV. 3. Connect the R (red color) and...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 23 Using your Antenna or Cable TV 1. Turn off the power to the DLP TV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable box to the TV/CABLE IN connector on the rear of your DLP TV. 3. Turn on the power to the DLP TV 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on ...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 24 Connecting External Amplified Speakers If you wish to use external, amplified speakers you may do so by connecting them to the AUDIO OUT connectors on the rear of your DLP TV. 1. Turn off the power to the DLP TV and external speakers. 2. Connect the R (red color) and ...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 25 Connecting an External Receiver or Amplifier You can connect an external receiver or amplifier to your DLP TV. Your DLP TV is equipped with an external speaker switch that can automatically send a remote turn-on/off signal to the connected external receiver or amplifi...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 26 Connecting a Computer Using DVI Video 1. Turn off the power to the DLP TV and Computer. 2. Connect a DVI-D cable to the DVI output of your computer and the other end to the DVI input in the rear of your DLP TV. 3. Connect the Audio Out mini-jack on your computer to th...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 28 3 Getting Started Turning your DLP TV On and Off 1. Plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. The POWER indicator on the front panel will light green. 2. Press the POWER button on the front panel or the POWER button on the Remote Control to power on the DLP TV. The ...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 29 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The DLP TV features an on-screen display (OSD) that lets the user adjust and save contrast, brightness and other settings. The DLP TV saves changes made to the settings even if the DLP TV is turned off. Menu Operations The OSD consist...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 33 Remote Control Operation Common Sense Cautions ƒ Do not drop or mishandle the remote control. ƒ Do not get the remote control wet. If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. ƒ Avoid heat and humidity. ƒ When not using the remote control for a long period...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 34 Programming the Universal Remote Control The TV Selection button has already been programmed to work with your Vizio RP56 DLP TV (program code 0080). You can program the other seven Component buttons on the Universal Remote Control to operate other components you have...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 35 Checking the Component Codes If you have set up the Universal Remote Control using the “Searching for Component Code” procedure, you may need to find out which four-digit code is operating your equipment. To find out which code is operating your TV: 1. Press the TV bu...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 36 Teaching the Remote Control New Functions The remote control can learn up to 25 additional functions from the component’s original remote control. Example: Your DVD player remote control has a scan function that you may use frequently. There is not a scan button on th...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 38 Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer lets you set a time when you want your DLP TV to turn off automatically. One minute before the timer turns off your DLP TV, the timer appears and shows the seconds remaining before your DLP TV turns off. You can set the sleep ti...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 40 Setting a Password You control access to the Parental Control features with a password. The default password is 0000. You can change the password to any four-digit number. To change the password: 1. Press the TV component button. 2. Press the MENU button on the Univer...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 41 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Safety Guidelines This product is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent the product from being damaged, the following rules should be observed fo...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 42 Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for each area. USA UL Canada CSA Germany VDE Britain BASE/BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement. NOTE: Thi...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 43 Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to the DLP TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 44 Cleaning & Maintenance Cleaning the Screen The screen of the DLP TV has been specially treated. To clean, users should wipe the surface gently using only a cleaning or a soft, lint-free cloth. If the surface is particularly dirty, use a little water on the cloth (...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 45 Replacing the Filter The replaceable filter in the back of the DLP TV prevents dust from building up and assures good ventilation for the lamp. Do not operate your DLP TV without a filter. Check the filter every six months and replace as necessary to prevent heat dama...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 46 Replacing the Lamp Users should replace the lamp in the projector approximately every 6,000 hours to maintain the best possible display image. Do not use a lamp past the rated lamp life. The high-pressure lamp may explode if handled incorrectly. Make sure that the DLP...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 48 Status LEDs There are two status LEDs on the front of the DLP TV. Normal Operation State Power LED Lamp LED Description AC off Not lit Not lit AC power not connected Standby mode Green Not lit AC power is connected and the DLP TV is in standby mode. Warm-up/Cool down ...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 49 Troubleshooting Guide Use the following information to solve common problems. Symptom Possible Solutions No picture Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet. Make sure that the Power button is turned on. Look in the left air vent to s...

VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 51 Telephone & Technical Support Products are often returned due to a technical problem rather than a defective product which may result in unnecessary shipping charges billed to you. Our trained support personnel can often resolve the problem over the phone. For mor...

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V INC. LIMITED WARRANTY For VIZIO Rear Projection Displays Welcome to the V, Inc. Digital Family! Please read this warranty carefully, it is a “ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY” on parts and labor. V, Inc.’s Responsibility V, Inc. VIZIO Displays purchased in the United States are warranted to be free from ...